Pattern-Based Compression of Multi-Band Image Data for Landscape Analysis Book

Innovative Imaging, Parsing Patterns and Motivating Models     1
Image Introductory     2
Satellite Sensing Scenario     9
Innovative Imaging of Ecological and Environmental Indicators     11
Georeferencing and Formatting Image Data     16
The 4CS Pattern Perspective On Image Modeling     18
References     21
Pattern Progressions and Segmentation Sequences for Image Intensity Modeling and Grouped Enhancement     23
Pattern Process, Progression, Prominence and Potentials     23
Polypatterns     25
Pattern Pictures, Ordered Overtones and Mosaic Models of Images     26
Pattern Processes for Image Compression by Mosaic Modeling     29
[alpha]-Scenario Starting Stages     31
[alpha]-Scenario Splitting Stage     32
[alpha]-Scenario Shifting Stage     33
[beta]-Scenario Starting Stages     36
[beta]-Scenario Splitting Stage     37
Tree Topology and Level Loss     39
[gamma]-Scenario for Parallel Processing     40
Regional Restoration     42
Relative Residuals     42
Pictorial Presentation and Grouped Versus Global Enhancement     47
Practicalities of Pattern Packages     47
References     48
Collective and Composite Contrast for Pattern Pictures     51
Indirect Imaging by Tabular Transfer     51
Characteristics of Colors     53
Collective Contrast     54
Integrative Image Indicators     55
Composite Contrast for Pattern Pictures     60
Tailored Transfer Tables     61
References     62
Content Classification and Thematic Transforms     63
Interpretive Identification     64
Thematic Transforms     67
Algorithmic Assignments     69
Adaptive Assignment Advisor     70
Mixed Mapping Methods     75
References     78
Comparative Change and Pattern Perturbation     79
Method of Multiple Mappings     80
Compositing Companion Images     81
Direct Difference Detection     82
Pattern Perturbation     87
Integrating Indicators     90
Spanning Three or More Dates     92
References     95
Conjunctive Context     99
Direct Detrending     99
Echelons of Explicit Spatial Structure     103
Disposition and Situation      106
Joint Disposition     106
Edge Affinities     109
Patch Patterns and Generations of Generalization     114
Parquet Polypattern Profiles     115
Conformant/Comparative Contexts and Segment Signal Sequences     117
Principal Properties of Patterns     125
References     128
Advanced Aspects and Anticipated Applications     129
Advantageous Alternative Approaches     129
Structural Sectors of Signal Step Surfaces     131
Thematic Tracking     133
Compositional Components     134
Scale and Scope     136
References     136
Public Packages for Portraying Polypatterns     139
MultiSpec for Multiband Images and Ordered Overtones     139
ArcExplorer     147
[alpha]-Scenario with PSIMAPP Software     149
Polypatterns from Pixels     151
Supplementary Statistics     153
Collective Contrast     153
Tonal Transfer Tables     156
Combinatorial Contrast     159
Regional Restoration     160
Relative Residuals     161
Direct Differences     163
Detecting Changes from Perturbed Patterns     165
Edge Expression     167
Covariance Characteristics     168
Details of Directives for PSIMAPP Modules     171
Glossary     175
Index     177